Beer lovers are by far the easiest people to shop for. Trust me, the gift of good beer will always be received with exuberant and completely unfeigned delight. But this year, several newly-released books, special brewing kits, and other beer-nerd-tastic things make giving these folks something they'll love even easier.

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1 Give 'Em A 6-Pack, $8-16 from your local beer store: Seriously. A six-pack, thoughtfully chosen and lovingly given, will never fail to bring a smile to a beer buff's face. If you're not sure which beers to choose, take a peek in our Beer Sessions archives or ask the clerk.2Brooklyn BrewShop's 1-Gallon Beer Kit, $40 from Brooklyn BrewShop: If you know someone who has ever expressed an interest in learning how to homebrew, this is the kit for them. It's small, affordable, and makes brewing easy. (Read our full review.)3BeerAdvocate Magazine, $15 from BeerAdvocate: One of the best magazines out there that's fully-dedicated to craft beer.4Beer Craft: Six Packs from Scratch, $12 from Amazon: An excellent beginner's guide to the how's, why's, and what-for's of brewing beer. (Read our full review.)5Complete Homebrewing Kit, $150 from your local homebrew store: If you already know that one gallon batches isn't going to cut it for your beer buddy, give them the treat of a full-fledged 5-gallon brewing kit.

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Emma is the recipe editor for The Kitchn and a graduate of the Cambridge School for Culinary Arts. She is the author of True Brews and Brew Better Beer (Spring 2015). Check out her personal blog for more cooking stories.